Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch
PoorPosted for loadMills County, Iowa · 071403401 · Structure no. 000000000244880
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Lcl-Rains Av over Hunter Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.